Ufo Drawing: Step-by-Step Tutorial & Easy Ideas
Learning how to draw an ufo is easier than it looks — the whole thing starts with circles and ellipses. This guide walks you through an ufo drawing in six clear steps, then hands you a set of ufo drawing ideas to keep going: easy versions for beginners, cute and cartoon takes, and variations worth sketching when you want more.
- Difficulty Easy
- Time ~12 min
- Tools Pencil, eraser, paper
- Starts with circles and ellipses
How to Draw an Ufo Step by Step
Step 1 of 9
Dome and saucer guides
Draw a light half-circle dome above the center of the page, then a wide flattened oval below it for the saucer body.
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Dome and saucer guides
Draw a light half-circle dome above the center of the page, then a wide flattened oval below it for the saucer body.
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Dome outline
Trace the dome shape on the half-circle guide, rounded on top and flat on the bottom.
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Saucer top and bottom
Trace the upper curve of the saucer meeting the dome's base, then the lower curve bulging slightly downward.
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Rim ring
Draw a thin ring line around the widest edge of the saucer, where the top and bottom curves meet.
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Dome windows
Add three small round windows evenly spaced across the front of the dome.
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Rim lights and beam
Add a row of six small round lights along the bottom rim, then a flaring beam of light shining down from the saucer's underside.
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Sparkles and antenna
Add a few sparkle marks inside the beam, then a thin antenna standing on top of the dome.
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Ink the lines
Go over every kept line with dark ink, then erase the light dome and saucer guides.
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Color the UFO
Fill the saucer body silver-gray, the dome light green, the lights yellow, and the beam pale yellow.
Ufo Drawing Ideas to Try Next
Once the basic ufo clicks, run it through these variations — each one practices a different skill while staying on a subject you already know.
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A ufo in a jar
The miniature-cosmos trend: your ufo glowing inside a corked jar.
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Retro poster ufo
Flat colors, bold shapes, vintage NASA-poster energy.
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A cat or astronaut floating near the ufo
One floating figure adds scale and whimsy to any cosmic scene.
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Ufo line-art constellation style
Reduce it to dots connected by thin lines, with a few star sparkles.
Tips for Better Ufo Drawings
- Space lighting is binary: one crisp bright side, one deep dark side. Timid, even shading kills the cosmic look.
- Scatter stars in clusters with gaps — evenly spaced stars read as wallpaper, clustered stars read as sky.
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🎲 Random Drawing GeneratorUfo Drawing FAQ
What is the easiest way to draw an ufo?
Start with circles and ellipses, keeping your lines light. Refine the outline, add the defining details, then erase the construction shapes. The nine-step method above breaks this down — most people get a recognizable ufo on their very first try with it.
How long does an ufo drawing take?
A simple ufo drawing takes about 12 minutes following this tutorial. A quick doodle version can be done in two or three minutes, while a detailed, fully-shaded study might take an hour. Speed comes with repetition — the second attempt is always faster than the first.
What supplies do I need for ufo drawings?
Just a pencil, an eraser, and any paper. An HB pencil for construction lines and a 2B for final outlines is a nice upgrade, and colored pencils or markers finish it off — but nothing on this page requires special supplies.
Is an ufo easy to draw for beginners?
Yes — the ufo is one of the friendlier subjects for beginners, and this method was written for first-timers. Kids can follow the same steps; just expect wobblier lines and more charm.
